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Managing your money doesn’t have to be a complicated mystery. There are many great personal finance tools and apps available now that can help you track your spending, budget more effectively, save money, and otherwise get the most out of your money. We talked with some personal finance experts to get their recommendations for the best personal finance tools and apps. Here are some of their top picks:

What do Netflix’s amazing new show Westworld, drinks with friends, and rock climbing in Yosemite all have in common? They’re all activities I enjoy while procrastinating on the steps necessary to get on top of my financial goals! Financial procrastination isn’t uncommon and, like other common goals many have – such as get in shape or be more organized – it’s about understanding the approach that works best with your habits and lifestyle.

“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” –Thomas Edison

Chances are, if you are interested in downloading money management apps, you’re not the type to shy away from hard work. And like anyone working hard for their money, you want to make sure that your money is working for you, and that your hard work pays off.

Technology has revolutionized how we manage our finances, and home buying is finally getting a tech makeover of its own by way of mortgage marketplaces. While searching for a loan to purchase a new home, or refinance an existing one, has typically been laborious and time-intensive – as NerdWallet puts it: “This is where homework and a lot of patience come into play.” – recent innovations in the industry have finally started to take the pain out of the process, and made finding a home loan ridiculously simple.

You may think it sounds daunting to fix your finances, but with technology constantly finding new ways to make these processes simpler, gone are the days of stacks of paperwork, hours spent on the phone with the bank, and tracking down receipts. The editors of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance put together an exhaustive list of 38 ways to improve your finances quickly, and easily.